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What Beltane Has to Do with Weddings

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What Beltane Has to Do with Weddings And Why It Might Be the Most Romantic Day You’ve Never Considered There is something undeniably magical about a spring wedding. The air feels softer. The days stretch longer. Flowers are blooming like they’ve been waiting all year for this exact moment. And couples, standing on the edge of a brand-new chapter, often say the same thing: “This just feels right.” Now, what if I told you that feeling has been celebrated for centuries? Long before Pinterest boards and wedding hashtags, there was Beltane . And Beltane? It is basically the original wedding season. Beltane has many meanings So… What Is Beltane? Beltane is a Celtic fire festival traditionally celebrated on May 1st, or beginning at sunset on April 30th. It marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, when the earth is bursting with life, energy, and possibility. This is not a quiet, reflective holiday. This is a celebration. A bold, joyful, sl...

Happy Anniversary Sabrina and George - Married April 27, 1991

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This love story begins in a shiny new commercial jet engine repair plant. George, a man who's friends with the vice president, finds himself wandering through the bustling building. He strolls into the vice president's office to pay him a friendly visit. The office is a hub of activity, but George's eyes land on a particular sight: the vice president's secretary, Sabrina. Sabrina & George 4/27/91 Sabrina is busy at work, her back to the door. She's unaware of the new visitor in the room as George takes in the sight of her. He thinks she's cute. Really cute.   So, without thinking, he lets out a remark, "You look like a woman that has everything a man needs!" Sabrina, hearing this, feels a surge of anger. She's had enough of men making sexist remarks. She stands up abruptly, ready to turn around and give the man a piece of her mind, maybe even a slap! But before she can, George, seeing her fury, quickly shouts, "...and I need hand lotio...

St. Louis Church Elopement for Brittany and Jordan (4/26/26)

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There is something especially meaningful about a wedding that feels both intimate and grounded in tradition. Brittany and Jordan’s April 26, 2026 elopement ceremony was exactly that. Set in front of the beautiful St. Louis Church , their day was simple, heartfelt, and full of intention. The kind of ceremony that reminds you what it’s all really about. A Sacred Beginning in Castroville St. Louis Church in Castroville, Texas Nestled in the charm of Castroville, St. Louis Church provided a timeless and sacred backdrop for Brittany and Jordan to begin their marriage. With its historic stone exterior and quiet presence, it created the perfect setting for a ceremony focused not on spectacle, but on meaning. Surrounded by a small circle of loved ones, Brittany and Jordan chose an elopement-style ceremony that allowed them to be fully present with one another. No distractions. No overwhelm. Just the two of them, standing side by side, ready to step into this next chapter together. The Heart of...

Sarah & Andrew Married April 26, 2025 Los Encinos in San Antonio

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Well, Friends and Family, we know that Sarah and Andrew are here today to get married and that they are perfect for each other. (Can I get a “heck yeah?”) Friends, how did we end up here today? How did these two people somehow not only end up meeting, but also end up falling in love and choosing to spend the rest of their lives together? Well, I’d like to spend the next few minutes telling you a true version of how that happened. This love story begins the way all great 21st century stories begin --- he swipes right! It's the chilly early days of November 2015. Andrew, a shy but undeniably handsome man, is nervously preparing for a date. It's not just any date, but one with a woman he met on the dating app, Tinder. Her name is Sarah. He's intrigued by her profile and her beautiful blue eyes that sparkled in her profile picture. He's interested, yes, but also very nervous On the other side of town, Sarah is also getting ready for the date. She's excited, her hea...